Tasting review

Description

A Well Balanced Regional Special

Pineau Des Charentes is a fortified wine specific to the Charentes region and the Raymond Bossis Pineau Blanc is a wonderful example from a family of winegrowers.

It has been made from a blend of 2013, 2014 and 2015 harvests using Ugni Blanc, and the less commonly found Montils grapes. Once the grapes are harvested, Cognac eau-de-vie is added to the slightly fermented must and the blend is left to mature. This Pineau has been aged with at least eight months spent in French oak casks, producing subtle notes of fresh grapes and peach. It has the perfect balance between acidity, alcohol, and sugar.

Operating from the Domaine des Groies in the Cognac region, year upon year Raymond Bossis carefully takes into account the climatic variables which might affect vine growth.

They have a profound respect for the environment, and practice responsible farming methods to minimize the impact of pesticides on grapes, and therefore on wines.

They are also members of the Federation of Independent Winegrowers, which guarantees the involvement of the winegrower at all stages of production, winemaking, cellar work, and marketing.

Presentation

A sleek 70cl decanter, bottled at 17.47%.

Serving suggestions

Serve as the Charente residents would themselves: as a chilled apéritif or with dessert. Drink it chilled or over ice. It should be shared between friends and family, accompanied by slices of melon. It could even be used in your cooking, to elevate your finer dishes.

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Palate
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A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example.

Aftertaste (Finish)
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The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight "punch" you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?

Value for money
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Do you like this Cognac in terms of taste but also presentation? What about the story and identity of this Cognac? Does all this translate to the price or do you think it's a bit overpriced? If you think this totally justifies the price, make it 5 stars!

About Raymond Bossis Cognac

A family-run Cognac house that seek to make the most of their thriving vineyards, they are committed to respecting the environment. They work using traditional technologies and sustainable farming to minimize the impact of pesticides on their grapes and eaux-de-vie, according to Optimus protocol. As members of the Federation of Independent Winegrowers, they guarantee the involvement of the winemaker at all stages of production: from winemaking, in the cellar, harvesting the grapes and marketing.

The estate offers a wide range of products ranging from natural grape juice to Cognacs of varying age categories. These include Pineau des Charentes, Charentais wines and sparkling wines produced using traditional methods.

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